Goldis Berhad Annual Report 2013

Corporate Social Responsibility (“CSR”) Statement (cont’d)
REDUCE, RE-USE AND RECYCLE
Some of the actions that have been put in place to reduce our carbon footprint include ensuring the lights,
computers and equipment are switched off when not in use, printing only when necessary and encouraging the
use of public transport through staff public transport allowance.
EDUCATION
As an integral part of its CSR activities, the Goldis Group has from the very beginning been supportive of education.
Through the Dato’ Tan Chin Nam Foundation, scholarships are awarded to needy and deserving students who
exhibit motivation, initiative and exceptional performance to pursue higher education in local public universities.
Apart from scholarships, the Group offers these students, upon graduation, employment opportunities and
mentorship with continuous advice, guidance and support. The Group realizes that these initiatives do not only
enhance the human capital of the Group by providing high calibre professionals but also helps the Government in
reducing unemployment.
COMMUNITY
We believe in contributing to the well-being of the communities in which we operate and encourage our people to
participate in community based initiatives. During the year, the Group has undertaken the following CSR initiatives
for the community:-
Macro Lynx Sdn Bhd (“Macro Lynx”)
• The employees of Macro Lynx contributed their time and energy to help the needy in Rumah Titian Kaseh
in conjunction with Valentine’s Day 2012. Besides playing games with the kids and sharing breakfast and
lunch with them, a gotong royong and repair project was conducted by the volunteers. Macro Lynx donated
canned sardines, storage boxes, books, pillows and other essential items to the home. Macro Lynx also
visited Sri Saradha Devi Illam and Sinthamani Divine Life Ashram on separate occasions to continue the
spirit of the program.
• Donation boxes are placed in the office premises within the Goldis Group of companies for employees
and patrons who wish to donate voluntarily to show that they care for the less fortunate. Donations which
have been collected during the year would be used to purchase construction materials for the boys’
dormitory at Sinthamani Divine Life Ashram and fulfil the needs listed by Rumah Titian Kasih at our
GivingIsGold portal.
• In order to create a diversified workforce, Macro Lynx hires people with disabilities. Macro Lynx believes
many disabled people are ready and willing to work if given the right chance.
Elements Gym
• In support of the ‘Donate Blood and Save a Life” campaign organized by Pusat Darah Negara, Elements
Gym ran a blood donation drive in the gym. Refreshments were provided to donors, making sure they
had a safe and comfortable experience while donating blood.
CUSTOMERS
We strongly believe that integrity in dealings with customers is a prerequisite for a successful and sustained
business relationship. We are focused on meeting customer objectives and our aim is to provide products and
services which give fair value and consistent quality, reliability and safety in return for fair reward. Through our
clear lines of communication, we are able to respond quickly to customer and market requirements and provide a
consistent service to our customers.
BUSINESS PARTNERS AND SUPPLIERS
We seek to establish mutually beneficial relationships with all our business partners and suppliers. We treat our
business partners and suppliers honestly and fairly and hope to improve our networking based on mutual trust. All
information concerning our partners and suppliers are treated as confidential.
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